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KaVo Reduces Technical Documentation Time 50% with 3DVIA Composer

KaVo implemented 3DVIA Composer integrated with ENOVIA to auto-generate 3D interactive work instructions and technical illustrations from CATIA models.

Published
June 4, 2026
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3 min read
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KaVo needed higher-detail assembly and service documentation than static PDFs could provide. The company deployed 3DVIA Composer to convert large CATIA assemblies into lightweight interactive files at design release. Integration with ENOVIA and ERP systems enabled automatic updates when engineering changes occurred. Results included 50 percent faster documentation cycles and fewer assembly errors on the shop floor.

Key takeaways

3DVIA Composer converts CATIA 3D models into interactive assembly and service illustrations

Integration with ENOVIA triggers automatic file creation at product release and engineering change

50 percent reduction achieved in time required to produce technical documentation

64-bit hardware required to process assemblies exceeding 5 GB in size

Expected outcomes include fewer assembly mistakes and eventual elimination of printed instructions

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